Looking for clarity.

[nitrocowboy]

Do appliances like fridge, 120v gas stove, microwave, venthood require AFCI. Please help clarify.

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

Do appliances like fridge, 120v gas stove, microwave, venthood require AFCI. Please help clarify.

If it's in a kitchen? yes.
Garage? no

 

[Smart $]

:happyno: The equipment itself does not.

:happyyes: The receptacle they plug into does if in one of the areas listed in 210.12 (essentially any living space)... 2014 NEC; 2011 excluded kitchens and laundry areas.